Hasselbaink is released as Chelsea continue clear-out

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THE expected flurry of departures at Stamford Bridge continued yesterday when Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was released by Chelsea. The forward had another year left on his contract and has been given a free transfer. José Mourinho, the Chelsea manager, has said that he wants to trim the squad to 21 outfield players and three goalkeepers. Juan Sebastián Verón, the midfield player, has already been loaned to Inter Milan.

Hasselbaink, who scored 18 goals for Chelsea last season, has indicated through his agent, Humphry Nijman, that he would consider a move to Celtic. He joined Chelsea for £15 million four years